Director Peter Jackson, left, confers with actor Martin Freeman on the set. "The table and benches were inspired by English country kitchens of the 17th and 18th centuries," production designer Dan Hennah said. "These were built from seasoned oak in our prop furniture workshops."

Director Peter Jackson, left, confers with actor Martin Freeman on the set. "The table and benches were inspired by English country kitchens of the 17th and 18th centuries," production designer Dan Hennah said. "These were built from seasoned oak in our prop furniture workshops." (Warner Bros.)